Re: The B.'s vapor lock (was Re: the 2004 type 3 invasion!!!!!!)

[FiestaCranberry@webtv.net (Fiesta Cranberry)]

>What actually happens to your car when 
>you drive "back east" (like, you know, 
>Modesto or Sacramento, har har) that 
>seems like vapor lock? 

Hi Greg,
The mechanic said it was vapor lock, but you've heard my stories about
HIM.  What happens is a loss of power, especially up hills.  It's OK as
long as I'm on the flat freeway.  When I get off the freeway, like at
Davis, and hit stop signs and lights, I get bad hesitation.  The more I
stop, the worse it gets, until eventually there's no power at all when I
step on the gas.  I have to pull over, shut off the engine, open the
compartment and let the engine cool off.  

Now, I haven't driven The B. in hot weather since I had the big rubber
boot changed (it was a mess) after getting rear-ended last Oct.  I've
also tuned her and set the timing right since then.  Hopefully, she will
be OK now.  I'm planning a trip up to Arcata at the end of April; I'll
see how she does the.ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ

Lori





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